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6-Week, Level-1 Teacher Training Intensive, Bali, Indonesia
9 September - 21 October, 2012

Training Details

UNIQUE NATURE OF THIS TRAINING: This course has several unique aspects that you will not find in other programs, and is suitable for those practitioners who would eventually like to share their knowledge and inspiration with others, in the role of teacher. Whether or not participants choose to go on and teach, they will find this training provides a rare and wonderful opportuntity to delve deeply into their own nature.

• Reasonable sized group: To ensure lots of attention and a more personal feel, we accept no more than 16 participants on the course, and each asana class has at least one assistant teacher plus the main teacher.
• Course is located in Ubud, Bali - a Hindu Island in Indonesia - perfect for Yoga.
• Each participant will receive a private Ayurvedic consultation with Dr Sujatha as well as a private Yoga therapy session with James.
• The training has been designed to be 'intense' while allowing space and time to integrate the experiences you are having. 2 x per week we have supervised 'self-practice' sessions. This is where you have a chance to either slow things down and work at a more relaxed pace, or practice more challenging postures. It's individual so it's up to you.
• A rare opportunity to journey into creative vinyasa sequences, as well as a strong focus on alignment and use of ‘props’.
• Emphasis on the practical understanding and application of Ayurveda (Yoga's sister science) – including how to apply Ayurveda to asana and pranayama. Rachel and Dr Sujatha will also share some treatments and 'shat karmas' (cleansing techniques) with you that can aid your practice.
• A chance to explore the roots of Yogic philosophy as it relates to us in these modern times.
• Participants will have the opportunity to work with highly experienced teachers.
• The classes will be held in a studio within a Balinese compound.
• A 400+ page training manual, plus an Ayurvedic manual, including hundreds of photographs, have been written for the training.

Learning to teach Yoga well takes a long time and grows out of having a steady and dedicated practice of one's own. On this course, we focus on participants consolidating their individual practice, understanding themselves and others more thoroughly through the insights of Ayurveda, and establishing a solid foundation in the areas of: alignment and adjustment skills, prop usage, pranayama, meditation, movement-related anatomy & physiology, Yogic philosophy and teaching skills such as voice and communication.

LOCATION: SANTRA PUTRA, PENESTANAN, UBUD, BALI, INDONESIA. Penestanan is a 15-20 minute walk to Ubud town. It is an artistic village set amongst rice fields. You can see some pictures of the venue on the next page.

COST FOR YOGA TUITION: Yoga Training Fee is Australian $4200. Note: Australian $500 deposit is payable once you have been accepted in order to reserve your space. Full payment is requested no later than 6 weeks before the training commences. This cost includes the Yoga, Ayurvedic and other tuition, training manuals, plus a once per week shared Ayurvedic group dinner and a daily afternoon drink. It also includes a consultation with our Ayurvedic Doctor and a private Yoga Therapy session. It does not include airfares, visas, accommodation or other food (although breakfast is included in the room cost at Santra Putra - and supplemented by us). See below for accommodation cost.

MEALS: Very reasonably priced meals are available at clean and healthy local 'warungs' (local restaurants) - at least three of them are located within a couple of minutes' walk past the ricefields from our venue (two even have free Wifi). As well, there are dozens of restaurants in Ubud town itself which cater to healthy minded people, including safe places to eat salads, which use clean water etc. For those staying at Santra Putra, breakfast is included in the room cost - we will also supplement the breakfast with some extra 'healthy' options. For those not staying at Santra Putra, you are welcome to join in the Santra Putra breakfast for a small fee on days that you feel like it. Or it is easy to eat next door at one of the 'warungs'. Many places in town even home-deliver.

ACCOMMODATION: It is suggested and desirable that students stay at Santra Putra, which has both single rooms and new, spacious twin share rooms. This is the venue where the training will be held, making it an easy option - and ensuring that you get the required rest by not having to run around too much between classes.This is a very sweet, simple, clean place, set within a Balinese family compound. The family are very friendly and used to Yoga groups. All rooms include hot water showers, fans, refrigerators and cooking facilities. They have two levels of rooms: 5 traditional rooms that are quite adequate for most people, especially those on more of a budget or who wish to stay in a room alone. These are the rooms that can be taken as single rooms (although it is possible to share them with another person). If you wish to share a room we will try to match you with another group member or if you are coming with a friend you can choose to stay together in one of the newer rooms.

Note: The accommodation fee is to be paid directly to Santra Putra once you get to Bali.

COST FOR ACCOMMODATION, INCLUDING BREAKFAST AT SANTRA PUTRA: (these prices correct as of 2011).

The traditional rooms are best taken as single rooms unless you are a couple. Pictures of the rooms are on the Picture Gallery Page, accessible from the main button menu on the left.

Traditional Room Taken As A Single Room: US $25 per room per night (42 nights - Total US $1050 per person single).

Traditional Room Double Shared: US $31 per room per night (42 nights - Total US $651 per person if sharing with one other person). These rooms are best suited for a couple rather than two single people.

2 x New Twin Share Downstairs Rooms: US $38 per room per night (42 nights - Total US $798 per person when sharing with one other person) - these are very lovely, new and spacious rooms with a stunning bathroom & kitchenette, including one double bed and one single bed. To make sure there is room for as many people as possible, we are asking people to twin or double share these rooms rather than take them as a single.

4 x New Single Upstairs Rooms (or suitable for a couple to share): US $32 per room per night for one person (42 nights - Total US $1344 per room for a single person) or US $36 per room per night if a couple wanted to share the queen sized bed (42 nights - Total US $1512 for a couple, which equals US $756 each person) - these are lovely, new and spacious rooms with a new kitchenette, stunning bathroom and a queen-sized bed.

There may not be quite enough rooms to accommodate everyone (depending on people's choice of single or twin share), so we will arrange some bungalows within a 5 minute walk away to accommodate the people who book later. Please book your accommodation as early as possible, however, to ensure your comfort, as bungalows book up fast around here. It is most ideal to stay on site at Santra Putra (remember we start pranayama classes at 6.30am, so you don't want to have to travel too far). Those not staying at Santra Putra will need to pay an additional AUD $100 as a contribution towards our studio cost.

• 2 years of regular prior Yoga practice is required.
• You must be open-minded, have a generally positive attitude and be prepared to learn different techniques and approaches to teaching and learning.
• A keen interest in Ayurveda and learning is an advantage.
• You will need to be self-reliant, able to process your emotions maturely, and COMMITTED TO FULL ATTENDANCE in order to successfully complete the course.

BENEFITS OF TRAINING IN BALI: Bali is a very spiritually rich Island, which is well suited to the practice of Yoga. The people in Ubud, particularly up where we will be practicing, are well used to, and appreciative of, Yoga groups. It is possible to eat very healthily and well in Bali; again, especially in Ubud, which is the artistic and cultural centre of Bali. Natural beauty is all around. It is possible to be pampered by well trained therapists with massages and facials at very reasonable prices. While it is possible to go 5 star and spend a lot of money, it is equally easy to live simply and well on much more of a budget. It is not necessary to hire a car or motor scooter, as transport is readily available. For those that wish to be more independent, it is simple to hire a motor scooter or car. Ubud town is busy and bustling with life these days, and our training is located just outside town in the more peaceful rice field area.There are many local shops in town, as well as a market, selling everything from artistic pieces to clothes. It is also possible to get to a local beach, or down to some great shopping in Seminyak on the day and a half off. Beaches are about a one hour drive by car, as is Seminyak/Legian. And last but not least, for the most part, the Balinese people are really sweet and always ready with a big smile.

CERTIFICATION:  Successful graduates of this training program, will receive a Certificate of Achievement from Shakti Spirit Yoga, stating the date and level of training you received and subjects studied. Students who require further study to graduate, but complete the course, will receive a Certificate of Attendance and advice from us on how to eventually graduate fully.

YOGA ALLIANCE: This training is registered with Yoga Alliance at the 200-hour level, although our training runs longer, at approximately 230 hours. Upon successful graduation, students can, if they choose, apply for RYT-200 status with Yoga Alliance. This is at a fee determined by Yoga Alliance.